Boy name
Ertem name meaning
“virtue, moral excellence”
Ertem means “virtue” or “moral excellence.” It is connected with the historical Turkic forms erdem and ertem, words expressing virtue and excellence, and is used for boys in Türkiye. The related name Erdem offers a concrete linguistic association, preserving another form of the same historical vocabulary.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Old Turkic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,111
What does Ertem mean?
Virtue, moral excellence
In Turkish: erdem, üstün ahlaki nitelik
Ertem is closely connected in meaning with Erdem and evokes virtue as well as excellence. It occurs as both a given name and a surname in Turkish; its historical vocabulary connection gives it a broader sense than names interpreted solely through er, “man” or “warrior.”
Origin of the name Ertem
Ertem is associated with historical forms of Old Turkic erdem/ertem, meaning virtue or excellence. An analysis as er plus an otherwise unexplained tem is not secure.
| Linguistic origin | Old Turkic |
|---|---|
| Is Ertem in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | E · Er |
Double names with Ertem
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Ertem Ardıç
Meaning of each name
- Ertem: virtue, moral excellence
- Ardıç: juniper, an evergreen tree or shrub
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Durak Ertem
Meaning of each name
- Durak: a wish that the child remain alive
- Ertem: virtue, moral excellence
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Ertem Uğurtan
Meaning of each name
- Ertem: virtue, moral excellence
- Uğurtan: a name joining good fortune and dawn
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Tezer Ertem
Meaning of each name
- Tezer: agile warrior; swift, valiant person
- Ertem: virtue, moral excellence
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Ertem Devrim
Meaning of each name
- Ertem: virtue, moral excellence
- Devrim: radical change; establishment of a new order
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Sağlam Ertem
Meaning of each name
- Sağlam: durable, intact; healthy
- Ertem: virtue, moral excellence
How to pronounce Ertem
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾtem/ |
Is Ertem a boy’s name?
Yes, Ertem is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ertem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ertem
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Ertem
- Ertem Eğilmez · b. 1929
- Ertem Göreç · b. 1931
- Ertem Şener · b. 1975
- ertem · b. 2001
FAQ about the name Ertem
What is the meaning of Ertem?
Ertem means “virtue, moral excellence”. Ertem is associated with historical forms of Old Turkic erdem/ertem, meaning virtue or excellence. An analysis as er plus an otherwise unexplained tem is not secure.
Is Ertem a boy’s name?
Yes, Ertem is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ertem in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ertem nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ertem?
Ertem is of Old Turkic origin.
How many syllables does Ertem have?
Ertem has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ertem?
Ertem does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Ertem?
Some ideas: Ertem Ardıç; Durak Ertem; Ertem Uğurtan.
Famous people named Ertem?
Notable people named Ertem include Ertem Eğilmez, Ertem Göreç, Ertem Şener.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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